Live 2025: Philadelphia

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

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8:30AM ET - 5:30PM ET

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TOPIC

In a Time of Conflict, an Opportunity for People Leaders to Embrace Positive Change

People leaders face a welter of challenges right now, from employee disengagement to financial pressure to policy uncertainty from Washington. Yet HR professionals can seize the moment as an opportunity for transformative change, guided by positive values and an investment in their people. Companies will be primed for future growth if they embrace an environment of trust, continuous learning, advanced technology, purposeful leadership, data-driven insights, and a skills-based talent strategy.  In our conference of HR leaders and colleagues, we’ll explore breakthroughs in thinking about how to make work fulfilling, create a sense of community, help employees increase their competencies and performance, and produce better managers. You’ll discover the most innovative approaches in such fields as talent acquisition, employee benefits and total rewards, learning and development, employee engagement, AI and HR technology, and inclusion and belonging.

From Day One is a Recertification Provider for SHRM and HRCI. This session is eligible for 4 credits from both organizations. The Activity IDs will be sent to attendees after the conclusion of the session.

Agenda

All times shown below are U.S. Eastern Time

Morning

8:30am - 11am

Insights from Lincoln Financial, The Power of Personalized Benefits, and Networking

We’ll start the day with a one-on-one fireside chat where Sean Woodroffe, EVP & Chief People, Culture & Communications Officer at Lincoln Financial Group, will share his perspective on people, culture, and leadership at a company that helps individuals and businesses plan for long-term financial security. Then leaders from NFI Industries to New York Life will discuss “The Power of Personalization in Workplace Well-Being,” where they’ll explore how they’re using data and technology to tailor wellness programs that address diverse employee needs while balancing impact and cost.

Session Highlights

BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST
PANEL
PANEL
FIRESIDE
FIRESIDE
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
STRUCTURED NETWORKING
STRUCTURED NETWORKING

Midday

11am - 2:30pm

Workshops, Lunch, and Translating Values Into Reality

After attending a workshop of their choice, attendees will enjoy a buffet-style lunch with more chances to connect, including designated tables on topics like L&D and DEI with discussion questions to spark conversation. Then leaders from Comcast, NRG, and more, will take the stage for a discussion on “Culture That’s Real: Translating Company Values Into Everyday Reality,” where they’ll share how to define and live out core values, strengthen manager accountability, and use feedback tools to build a cohesive and thriving culture.

Session Highlights

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP
PANEL
PANEL
LUNCH
LUNCH

Afternoon

2:30pm - 5:30pm

A Fresh Approach to Talent Acquisition and Closing Reception

To round out the day, executive panelists from Burlington Stores, M&T Bank, and more will take the stage for “Making Talent Acquisition More Efficient, Inclusive, and Personalized,” a conversation on how TA leaders can harness technology to reduce bias, elevate the candidate experience, and foster long-term employee growth and retention. The program will close with a grand finale fireside chat, followed by light refreshments and plenty of opportunities to connect during our evening reception.

Session Highlights

FIRESIDE
FIRESIDE
PANEL
PANEL
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
COCKTAIL RECEPTION

VENUE

The Union League of Philadelphia

The conference will take place at The Union League of Philadelphia. The Grand clubhouse founded in 1862, housing a public heritage center focused on Civil War history.

140 S Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19102
Oct 07
8:30AM - 5:30PM

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